First published Oct 24, 2026, 11:28:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 11:28:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.622°N, 80.721°W — Near Skead, ON, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Skead, Ontario, as medium density, observed by GOES-West from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 24, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Skead, Ontario, Canada

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while explicitly distinguishing it from ground-level air-quality data and a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.622°N, 80.721°W — Near Skead, ON, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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